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SUMMARY:Violet Surprise Theatre Presents: The Revolutionists
DESCRIPTION:Violet Surprise Theatre\, whose mission is to vibrantly validate the voices of women\, presents a traveling production of The Revolutionists\, a historical and hysterical play that invites audiences to experience the French Revolution from a woman’s perspective. So don’t pardon our French. Pardon our Frenchwomen and their très merciless treatment during the Reign of Terror.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/violet-surprise-theatre-presents-the-revolutionists-4/
LOCATION:Deerfield Public Library\, 920 Waukegan Road\, Deerfield\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:1/2 Way Soiree Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us at a fun women’s dance\, following in the footsteps of the halfway to Michfest parties that Chicago was known for. While you’re there\, learn about the wonderful RISE/WPI festivals on the Land. \nThe event will include poetry readings\, a silent auction*\, speed friending\, and a musical performance by Laurie Jarski. Delicious food for purchase. \nTickets are $15-75 sliding scale. Purchase through Goldenrod: https://goldenrod.com/…/rise-wpi-1-2-way-soiree…/\nIf you live out of town\, invite your Chicago friends — or purchase a ticket to help out the fundraiser. \nMoney raised will help cover the cost of the RISE/WPI festivals. For more about the festivals\, join the groups:\nRISE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6812097702213363\nWPI: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wpifestivalontheland \n* Do you have items to donate for the auction? We welcome items such as event tickets\, artwork\, CDs\, getaway weekends\, etc. We love The Land and would like to support as many sisters as possible to get back to The Land\, and attend RISE/WPI for the very first time. Your donation will help us fund sisters to The Land! Reach out to the event co-hosts if you do! \nPerformers \nLaurie Jarski\nLaurie is a composer\, cellist\, singer/songwriter\, guitarist\, multi-string instrumentalist\, owner/director of Broughton Music Center\, Northville Center for Music & Art\, & producer of the WPI Festival On the Land Music Camp for Women & Girls. \nDonna Rose\nDonna is a cultural and political activist\, poet\, and longtime Chicagoan. \nKimberly Gasca\nKimberly is a 28 year old first generation Mexican American from Grand Rapids\, MI\, as a bisexual she values women-only spaces as an escape from “societal norms.” In her free time\, she attends women’s events\, practices hand drumming\, sings in two Lansing choruses and crafts to relieve stress. \nDJ Catz https://facebook.com/ catmarie.howard
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/1-2-way-soiree-fundraiser/
LOCATION:18th Street Casa de Cultura\, 2057 W. 18th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,concert-music-karaoke,theater-performance,workshop-crafts
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SUMMARY:Violet Surprise Theatre Presents: The Revolutionists
DESCRIPTION:Violet Surprise Theatre\, whose mission is to vibrantly validate the voices of women\, presents a traveling production of The Revolutionists\, a historical and hysterical play that invites audiences to experience the French Revolution from a woman’s perspective. So don’t pardon our French. Pardon our Frenchwomen and their très merciless treatment during the Reign of Terror.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/violet-surprise-theatre-presents-the-revolutionists-3/
LOCATION:James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts\, 19351 West Washington Street\, Grayslake\, IL 60030\, Illinois\, 60030\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T193000
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SUMMARY:MUDRA By Shalaka Kulkarni
DESCRIPTION:Interdisciplinary Asian-American dance artist Shalaka Kulkarni creates experiences that bridge the ancient and contemporary. In this piece featuring guest artist Yoshinojo Fujima (aka Rika Lin)\, Kulkarni illuminates a dance-theatre journey through sand\, water and the language of gestures. \nMUDRA is inspired by Shalaka’s time spent with the renowned Maureen Fleming – a Guggenheim Fellow and Fulbright Scholar. This residency was made possible through a grant through 3Arts\, a nonprofit organization that supports artists working in the performing\, teaching\, and visual arts in the Chicago metropolitan area.  \nAbout the Artists\nShalaka is trained in Bharatanatyam and Kathak styles\, working under artists Pranita Nayar\, Sandhya Desai and Nana Shineflug\, and holds an MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts and Media from Columbia College Chicago. Her work explores female identity\, societal norms\, and mythic narratives through hybrid movement and storytelling. As a principal dancer and choreographer\, she has performed in India\, the U.S.\, and Europe\, including work with Kalapriya Dance Company and the Anila Sinha Foundation. She is also a founder of SurTaal\, a collective presenting hybrid Indian classical dance works. Her creative collaborations include performances in The Story of Ram (Harris Theater)\, the Fever Up series (Chopin Theater)\, Bridge Dance Festival (Links Hall)\, Chicago Danzetheatre Ensemble\, La Pocha Nostra\, Dance Chicago Festival. She has also held residencies at the Chicago Cultural Center\, High Concept Labs\, Mandala Arts\, Ragdale\, and SloMoCO (Movement and Computing Community). Learn more about Shalaka at shalakakulkarni.com or on social media @shalaka_dance.  \n  \nYoshinojo Fujima (aka Rika Lin) is an interdisciplinary artist\, dancemaker\, and Grandmaster in Fujima-style Japanese classical dance and is part of the postwar Japanese American diaspora. Her process and art springs forth from the complete immersion in traditional practice and then ‘sonar pings’ as questions\, challenges\, and then fireworks into a coalesced impression. Learn more at yoshinojo.org/ or follow on social media @fujima.yoshinojo.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/mudra-by-shalaka-kulkarni/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf\, 1650 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Violet Surprise Theatre Presents: The Revolutionists
DESCRIPTION:Violet Surprise Theatre\, whose mission is to vibrantly validate the voices of women\, presents a traveling production of The Revolutionists\, a historical and hysterical play that invites audiences to experience the French Revolution from a woman’s perspective. So don’t pardon our French. Pardon our Frenchwomen and their très merciless treatment during the Reign of Terror.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/violet-surprise-theatre-presents-the-revolutionists-2/
LOCATION:Rakow Center\, 665 Barrington Avenue\, Carpentersville\, 60110\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Violet Surprise Theatre Presents: The Revolutionists
DESCRIPTION:Violet Surprise Theatre\, whose mission is to vibrantly validate the voices of women\, presents a traveling production of Lauren Gunderson’s play The Revolutionists\, a historical and hysterical play that invites audiences to experience the French Revolution from a female perspective. So don’t pardon our French. Pardon our Frenchwomen and their très merciless treatment during the Reign of Terror.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/violet-surprise-theatre-presents-the-revolutionists/
LOCATION:Niles Public Library\, 6960 W. Oakton Street\, Niles\, IL\, 60714\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Violet Surprise Theater Presents: The Revolutionists
DESCRIPTION:Violet Surprise Theatre\, whose mission is to vibrantly validate the voices of women\, presents a traveling production of Lauren Gunderson’s play The Revolutionists\, a historical and hysterical play that invites audiences to experience the French Revolution from a female perspective. So don’t pardon our French. Pardon our Frenchwomen and their très merciless treatment during the Reign of Terror. \nWhite Eagle Owners Club of Naperville\nSunday\, March 8 (International Women’s Day)\, at 2:30 \nCast: Leslie SR Beebe\, Scottlynn Stroming\, Kit Kelly\, Bonnie Hart \nReservations: \neventbrite.com/e/the-revolutionists-by-lauren-gunderson-performed-by-violet-surprise-tickets-1982130136596
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/violet-surprise-theater-presents-the-revolutionists-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Flights for Future Generations by Lindsey Barlag Thornton
DESCRIPTION:In this solo work from prolific performance artist Lindsey Barlag Thornton\, movement\, text\, sound and imagery are overlaid in an exploration of the history of women aviators and spiritualists. By interweaving stories of flight with mysterious encounters in a type of séance-lecture\, flights for future generations navigates our fragile course between faith and uncertainty.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/flights-for-future-generations-by-lindsey-barlag-thornton/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf\, 1650 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T203000
DTSTAMP:20260305T050625Z
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SUMMARY:The Abnormal Heart
DESCRIPTION:Winner of the Off-Broadway United Solo Pride Award and celebrated sold-out Hollywood Fringe run\, “The Abnormal Heart” is an unmissable solo piece by dynamic performer and writer\, Parker Mills. The show navigates the comedic yet poignant adventures of a “brave\,” unsuccessful\, middle-aged homosexual and his lifelong search for…something. From pretending to be a born-again Christian to a short stint in phone sex\, and even narrowly escaping death while dressed as a gorilla\, Parker’s journey celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the idea that a heart never truly breaks\, it just gets banged up a little. \nDirected by Marilyn McIntyre and produced by Dawn Sebock. \nTrailer for the show : https://youtu.be/ELqzHXhWSZk?si=M2lSpJ7voSWDs_XV
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-abnormal-heart/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:The Den Theater\, 1331 N Milwaukee Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T213000
DTSTAMP:20260206T013555Z
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SUMMARY:Asians & Friends Lunar New Year Dinner & Show
DESCRIPTION:It’s off to the races with the Year of the Horse and Asians and Friends Chicago (AFC)\, which proudly announces the details of the city’s only LGBTQ Lunar New Year Dinner and Show. The social group will be hosting members of the city’s lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community and allies on Saturday\, March 7\, 2026\, at Furama Restaurant\, 2nd Floor\, West Hall\, 4936 N. Broadway\, in Chicago at 6:30 p.m. \nHighlighting the evening will be a raffle and special performances by AFC members based on the rumbling energy of a stampede of horses. The evening will feature horse-themed décor\, a highly visual and upbeat musical review and multiple courses of Cantonese and Mandarin cuisine.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/asians-friends-lunar-new-year-dinner-show/
LOCATION:Furama Restaurant\, 4936 North Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:culinary,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260225T164732Z
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SUMMARY:Violet Surprise Theater Presents: The Revolutionists
DESCRIPTION:Violet Surprise Theatre\, whose mission is to vibrantly validate the voices of women\, presents a traveling production of Lauren Gunderson’s play The Revolutionists\, a historical and hysterical play that invites audiences to experience the French Revolution from a female perspective. So don’t pardon our French. Pardon our Frenchwomen and their très merciless treatment during the Reign of Terror. \n\nAntioch Public Library\nSaturday\, March 7\, at 2:00 \nCast: Whitney Pipes\, Tera Flores\, Pearlie Blue Leaf\, Allison Fradkin \nReservations:  \napld.libcal.com/event/15890733
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/violet-surprise-theater-presents-the-revolutionists/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T210000
DTSTAMP:20251209T234051Z
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SUMMARY:Red Velvet Riot and Ellis Centric Present Here: in our bodies
DESCRIPTION:This interdisciplinary cabaret production combines puppetry\, performance art\, drag and burlesque to explore the unique relationships we have to our bodies — as a whole or in parts — and to ourselves. \nRed Velvet Riot and Ellis Centric are the combined forces behind HERE: productions\, a company rooted in the belief of art as embodied imagination\, political critique\, and societal cross-examination. Since 2024\, the company has produced at the Newport Theater (HERE: at the end of the world\, HERE: in our bodies) while also creating a recurring community engagement series (HERE: together) and is currently in development for two new productions. \nUsing the stage as a medium to express\, reflect\, share\, and organize\, presented shows question social and political beliefs while building interdisciplinary cabaret performances around a central narrative. Productions weave multidisciplinary theatrical elements including original sound and video projections\, drag\, burlesque\, acrobatics\, performance art\, as well as puppetry and crafted props. \nAbout the Artists\nHere: in our bodies features performances by Derry-éire\, Ellis Centric\, Eva La Feva\, Goodie Sesso\, Hooch Mane\, OCdeez Nuts\, Red Velvet Riot\, Tender Blossom\, Tyler C. Calhoun and Wes Andy Sins.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/red-velvet-riot-and-ellis-centric-present-here-in-our-bodies-2/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf\, 1650 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T010000
DTSTAMP:20260226T145616Z
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SUMMARY:Let Yourself Shine: a fundraiser for Brave Space Alliance
DESCRIPTION:* * * * Let Yourself Shine!!! * * * *\n⭐ ✴️ ✨ 🌟 ⭐ ✴️ ✨ 🌟 ⭐ ✴️ ✨ 🌟 ⭐ \nA fundraiser party to benefit Brave Space Alliance. \nBring your shiniest self\, literally or figuratively! Wear your fancy pants\, or your unfancy pants if that’s your jam\, or no pants! (Keep it legal Just be YOU). \nFor 6 hours you can get it on\, ring in the last of this long cold Winter\, and empower Civic Engagement in our City all at the same time while cavorting in a 3\,000+ sq ft playground of our co-creation! \nALL PROCEEDS AFTER COSTS DONATED TO BRAVE SPACE ALLIANCE: a Black-led\, trans-led LGBTQ+ resource center for transgender people here in Chicago.\nAll labor is 100% volunteer-based.\nCosts include supplies & venue rental. \nTICKETS INCLUDE:\n– Interactive Art 🛝\n– Live Stage Show (including burlesque!) 🎭\n– Wandering Performers 🤡\n– DJs & Live Band 🔊\n– Dancing 🪩\n– Silent Auction 🖼️\n– Strut Your Stuff Contest w prizes 🏆\n– Connecting in a space of safety & care ❤️\n– 100% volunteer labor 🎁\n– 100% of proceeds after costs going to Brave Space Alliance 💌 \nLOGISTICS: \n+ SAT FEB 28: 7PM to 1AM. 1501 N Kingsbury St\, 60642. \n+ Food & Drink available for sale onsite; none can be brought in \n+ Donations\, Drink Packages\, & Higher Income Tickets here :\nhttps://www.crowdwork.com/e/let-yourself-shine-a-celebration-of-authentic-self-expression \n+ Lower-Income tickets available by emailing: cyncat@boldurban.org \n+ ADA compliant. \n+ All gender bathrooms. \n+ 21+. \nPERFORMER SPOTLIGHT: \nStage Show:\n– Certified Scruffian (DJ)\n– Edge of Green\, music (4 piece band)\n– Evelyn Tensions\, burlesque\n– Jean Wildest\, burlesque\n– Jerome Kava\, music (violin)\n– Phaedra Black\, burlesque\n– Risqué Noir\, burlesque\n– Sparkles Strahler & Faith Rogers\, hoop duet\n– and more! \nAmbient Performances:\n– DJ Flesh_Bot\n– dssyenon\n– Em\n– Fire Flower\n– Gray Cat\n– Lucid Dreams\n– Nitoo\n– Ripley\n– tommy von flowington \nLINKS: \n+ Direct ticketing link. https://www.crowdwork.com/e/let-yourself-shine-a-celebration-of-authentic-self-expression \n+ Email address to get lower-income tickets. cyncat@boldurban.org \n+ We Keep Us Safe organizational website. https://wkus.pages.dev \n+ Partiful. https://partiful.com/e/YYDtGHPG3SnkIHpg5Vtn \n+ Facebook event page. https://www.facebook.com/events/1199400798827092 \n+ Brave Space Alliance. https://www.bravespacealliance.org \n+ Bold Urban Renaissance Network NFP. https://www.burningmanchicago.org \nLet Yourself Shine is presented by We Keep Us Safe in collaboration with Bold Urban Renaissance Network (B.U.R.N.). This volunteer run event by members of the Chicago burning man community channels our love of artistic expression to build allyship with & support our gender diverse community. We believe that upholding the values of Radical Self-Expression & Radical Inclusion align deeply with this cause. \nWe Keep Us Safe is a tiny\, informal\, autonomous collective that’s still gestating. WKUS is dedicated to creating safety for each other on a variety of levels that are vital our communities today from within a paradigm of burner values (https://www.bwbchicago.org/about/11-principles-of-burning-man). We’re discovering our power to help facilitate the awareness & practice of good data hygiene\, civically engaged mutual aid\, know-your-rights\, harm prevention\, harm reduction\, non-violent communication\, & psychological safety. \nBrave Space Alliance (BSA) is a Black trans-led LGBTQ+ center on the South Side of Chicago that creates and provides affirming and culturally competent services for the entire LGBTQ+ community of Chicago. \nThank you to our fiscal sponsor\, Bold Urban Renaissance Network (B.U.R.N.)\, a nonprofit organization which fosters community arts through grass-roots projects & civic collaboration. We seek to create\, display\, & support interactive arts & civic participation that inspires action & connects people by moving them from passive spectators to creative participants.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/let-yourself-shine-a-fundraiser-fot-brave-space-alliance/
LOCATION:iO Theater\, 1501 N Kingsbury\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:benefit-fundraiser,dance-dj,theater-performance
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SUMMARY:Project Bound Dance Presents Smoking Meat
DESCRIPTION:Under the direction of Ashley Deran and Emily Loar\, Project Bound Dance is a Chicago-based modern dance group rooted in the practice of collaboration. Interweaving partnering and choreography inspired by epic fantasy worldbuilding\, Smoking Meat deliciously questions what we give up of ourselves in the pursuit of physical and social safety. \nSmoking Meat was created by Deran and Loar\, in collaboration with performing dance artists\, and is performed by Kathryn Hetrick\, Emily Loar\, Ali Lorenz and Sarah Morimoto. Costumes by Jeff Hancock\, Sound Design by Ashley Deran\, Original Text by Emily Loar\, and Prop Construction by Rachel Hartmann. \nProject Bound Dance also acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council. 
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/project-bound-dance-presents-smoking-meat-2/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf\, 1650 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T213000
DTSTAMP:20260212T181330Z
CREATED:20260112T055315Z
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SUMMARY:The Outsiders with Chicago House
DESCRIPTION:Join Chicago House at “The Outsiders” for an exclusive experience. Mingle with fellow theater lovers and connect with our leadership team to learn about the exciting work happening at Chicago House. We only have a limited number of tickets available for the February 18th performance so don’t wait on this chance to immerse yourself in this classic exploration of loyalty\, empathy\, and self-discovery!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-outsiders-with-chicago-house/
LOCATION:Cadillace Palace Theatre\, 151 W Randolph Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:networking-mixer,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260112T055024Z
CREATED:20251204T175035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T055024Z
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SUMMARY:Fold By Isabella Limosnero
DESCRIPTION:Multidisciplinary artist Isabella Limosnero (House of DOV) combines physical storytelling\, choreographed movement and live music in this piece examining how ancestral stories are stored in the body. \nIsabella returns to the 1700 Theater after premiering Heavy Objects and Light Movements in the 2023 LookOut series. Originally from Ohlone land\, known as Gilroy\, CA\, they moved to the Chicagoland area in 2021 and have since produced pieces with other Chicago-based artists such as Project Bound\, Meredith Dincolo at the University of Chicago\, Momentum Sensorium through High Concept Labs and the Chicago Cultural Center. They have also held artist residencies at Ragdale and most recently at Links Hall with Amanda Maraist. \nTo read more and connect with them\, you can find Isabella at @isabellalimosnero on IG\, or at www.isabellaglimosnero.com. 
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/fold-by-isabella-limosnero/2026-02-14/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf\, 1650 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T153000
DTSTAMP:20260209T144735Z
CREATED:20260126T203559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T144735Z
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SUMMARY:Playback In Love: Based On Your True Love Stories
DESCRIPTION:Love is in the air and the Chicago Playback Theatre Ensemble is here to celebrate and share your own unique stories about love in all its many forms through the art of Playback Theatre- an interactive form of improvisational theatre centered around stories from the audience. From tales of lifelong friendships and marriages spanning decades\, to awkward first dates and the beginning sparks of romance\, we invite you to share all your stories of love and watch as they are brought to life right in front of your eyes through improv and music. Bring that new crush from Bumble\, your bestie you haven’t seen in ages\, or come solo to find community and connection through the stories that are shared. \nPresented by Center on Halsted.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/playback-in-love-based-on-your-true-love-stories/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260129T024617Z
CREATED:20260129T024617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T024617Z
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SUMMARY:Playback in Love: Based on Your True Love Stories
DESCRIPTION:Love is in the air and the Chicago Playback Theatre Ensemble is here to celebrate and share your own unique stories about love in all its many forms through the art of Playback Theatre- an interactive form of improvisational theatre centered around stories from the audience. \nFrom tales of lifelong friendships and marriages spanning decades\, to awkward first dates and the beginning sparks of romance\, we invite you to share all your stories of love and watch as they are brought to life right in front of your eyes through improv and music. Bring that new crush from Bumble\, your bestie you haven’t seen in ages\, or come solo to find community and connection through the stories that are shared. \nDoors at 6pm and the show begins at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/playback-in-love-based-on-your-true-love-stories-3/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260204T224127Z
CREATED:20260126T203640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T224127Z
UID:10001519-1770750000-1770755400@chicagosocialbutterflies.com
SUMMARY:Playback In Love: Based On Your True Love Stories
DESCRIPTION:Love is in the air and the Chicago Playback Theatre Ensemble is here to celebrate and share your own unique stories about love in all its many forms through the art of Playback Theatre- an interactive form of improvisational theatre centered around stories from the audience. \nFrom tales of lifelong friendships and marriages spanning decades\, to awkward first dates and the beginning sparks of romance\, we invite you to share all your stories of love and watch as they are brought to life right in front of your eyes through improv and music. Bring that new crush from Bumble\, your bestie you haven’t seen in ages\, or come solo to find community and connection through the stories that are shared. \nDoors at 6pm and the show begins at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the event until 11pm.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/playback-in-love-based-on-your-true-love-stories-2/
LOCATION:Dorothy\, 2500 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T213000
DTSTAMP:20260112T054636Z
CREATED:20260112T054636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T054636Z
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SUMMARY:MY LIFE AS A COWBOY
DESCRIPTION:MY LIFE AS A COWBOY \nA queer coming-of-age comedy by Hugo Timbrell \nOpen Space Arts proudly continues its momentum of introducing Chicago audiences to powerful new queer stories with another American premiere—building on our Jeff Award–recognized tradition of bold\, contemporary\, boundary-pushing theatre. In our intimate 25-seat storefront space\, innovative new work comes to life just inches from the audience\, creating an immediacy and emotional impact that few venues can replicate. \nWith My Life as a Cowboy\, OSA once again brings an exciting international voice to the city\, championing playwrights whose stories radiate humor\, heart\, and the complexity of queer identity. This production continues our mission to uplift new playwrights\, celebrate queer joy\, and offer Chicago fresh\, adventurous theatre that can’t be found anywhere else. \nAbout the Play \nSeventeen-year-old Conor is restless in Croydon and craving something—anything—that feels bigger than his life so far. When he impulsively decides to enter a country-and-western dance competition\, two unlikely allies jump in with him: Michael\, his fellow lifeguard at the local leisure centre\, and Zainab\, razor-sharp\, big-hearted\, and never short on opinions. \nWhat begins as a half-joke turns into a joyful\, chaotic\, and deeply human journey of reinvention. As the trio rehearse and collide\, they discover trust\, courage\, and the unexpected power of leaning on one another. Their path to the stage is messy\, hilarious\, and full of heart—proving that even the smallest dreams can transform a life when shared with the right people. \nRooted in humor\, queer joy\, and a celebration of chosen family\, My Life as a Cowboy is a vibrant new play about identity\, community\, and daring to dance toward the life you imagine for yourself.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/my-life-as-a-cowboy-5/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Open Space Arts\, 1411 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T220000
DTSTAMP:20251212T232413Z
CREATED:20251212T232413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T232413Z
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SUMMARY:STAY HUMAN YOU ANIMAL!
DESCRIPTION:STAY HUMAN YOU ANIMAL!\, a one-person show starring Fred Cavair Robinson\, featuring 10 short plays with true stories\, videos\, and original songs about growing up Black\, Queer\, and Weird in the “wild.” SHYA! doesn’t take place behind a 4th wall. The audience is included in the narrative flow in a way that is refreshingly authentic and vulnerable. It tells the story of a transition from boyhood to “masculine sissy” dictated by the fate of an audience’s random pull from a bowl. After an exciting preview at Theo Ubique’s WinterFest 2025 and the support of DCASE 2025 grant\, SHYA! is excited to announce 3 new shows at BugHouse Theater.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/stay-human-you-animal-2/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Bughouse Theater\, 1910 W. Irving Park Rd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T223000
DTSTAMP:20260121T223934Z
CREATED:20250930T032936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T223934Z
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SUMMARY:Patti LuPone
DESCRIPTION:In MATTERS OF THE HEART\, three-time Tony Award® winner Patti LuPone takes the audience on an exploration of the crimes\, affairs and the mysteries of the heart\, with electrifying performances of over two dozen love songs ranging from Broadway favorites to works by today’s top contemporary songwriters. MATTERS OF THE HEART is conceived and directed by Scott Wittman\, with musical direction by Joseph Thalken.  Original arrangements were by Dick Gallagher with additional arrangements by Joseph Thalken.  MATTERS OF THE HEART was written by John Weidman with additional material by Jeffrey Richman and features The Four Play String Quartet.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/patti-lupone/
LOCATION:The Auditorium\, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke,theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T210000
DTSTAMP:20251209T234119Z
CREATED:20251209T234119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T234119Z
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SUMMARY:Cristal Sabbagh Presents Freedom From and Freedom To
DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nMovement and sound improvisors from all around Chicago gather in front of a live audience and are grouped by chance in this exploration and celebration of artistic circumstance. Each performance features a different group of performers who fuse diverse artistic practices to create unique and fleeting worlds. This unique program will be different each night\, and will feature Eli Sabbagh as emcee. \n\n\nAbout the Artists\n\nCristal Sabbagh\, Creator and Curator of Freedom From and Freedom To\, brings her performance aesthetic\, rooted in improvisation and Butoh\, to create performances that walk the line between the everyday\, the divine\, the personal and the political. In creating improvisational performance environments\, she engages collaborators who use their own individual practices to interrogate movement and sound. Follow on social media @cristalsabbagh and @freedom_from_and_freedom_to. \nJanuary 30th Performers:\nCristal Sabbagh\, Tuli Bera\, Solomon Bowser\, Sharkey Zalek\, Caroline Jesalva\, Julián Pujols Quall\, Eli Sabbagh & Najee-Zaid \nJanuary 31st Performers:\nAaliyah Christina\, Ed Clemons\, Amanda Maraist\, Kate Laughlin\, Paige Brown\, Bill Harris\, Julian Otis & Scott Rubin
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/cristal-sabbagh-presents-freedom-from-and-freedom-to-2/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf\, 1650 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260128T062041Z
CREATED:20260122T181110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T062041Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday
DESCRIPTION:The 1920s Romantic Comedy Soars to New Life. \nFrom Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg comes a sparkling contemporary adaptation of Philip Barry’s classic play that inspired the beloved 1930s film starring Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn. In the wealthy world of the Upper East Side Setons\, matters of the heart are a family affair. Enter a romantic prospect from a decidedly different background—and privilege\, class and personal fulfillment are thrown into sharp relief. Robert Falls directs this fresh new take on the eternal question: work to live or live to work? \nRecommended for ages 13+
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/holiday/
LOCATION:Goodman Theater\, 170 N Dearborn St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T060000
DTSTAMP:20260121T021622Z
CREATED:20260112T054920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T021622Z
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SUMMARY:Other People's Bodies
DESCRIPTION:Queer Expression Film Festival presents the Chicago premiere of a provocative new film by Alan Brown\, Other People’s Bodies. \nA sultry\, queer reimagining of the French classic La Piscine\, Other People’s Bodies unfolds over one sweltering summer weekend\, where desire\, jealousy\, and unfinished business refuse to stay buried. \nOlivia\, a modern dancer\, is vacationing with her husband Seb at a secluded country house when their fragile calm is shattered by the sudden arrival of Mateo—Olivia’s former best friend and\, briefly\, Seb’s lover. The three haven’t seen each other in eight years\, since Mateo abruptly severed ties after a devastating betrayal. \nTensions rise when Mateo brings along his young\, magnetic lover Zaki\, reopening old wounds and igniting new temptations. Matters escalate further with the arrival of two more figures from the past: Gabriella\, a former dance colleague\, and her husband Fabian—Olivia’s lover before Seb. \nAs bodies gather and boundaries dissolve\, long-simmering passions\, regrets\, and desires collide\, leading to an emotionally charged reckoning in which nothing—and no one—emerges unchanged.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/other-peoples-bodies-2/
LOCATION:Facets\, 1517 W. Fullerton\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T060000
DTSTAMP:20260115T173832Z
CREATED:20260112T054420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T173832Z
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SUMMARY:Other People's Bodies
DESCRIPTION:Queer Expression Film Festival presents the Chicago premiere of a provocative new film by Alan Brown\, Other People’s Bodies. \nA sultry\, queer reimagining of the French classic La Piscine\, Other People’s Bodies unfolds over one sweltering summer weekend\, where desire\, jealousy\, and unfinished business refuse to stay buried. \nOlivia\, a modern dancer\, is vacationing with her husband Seb at a secluded country house when their fragile calm is shattered by the sudden arrival of Mateo—Olivia’s former best friend and\, briefly\, Seb’s lover. The three haven’t seen each other in eight years\, since Mateo abruptly severed ties after a devastating betrayal. \nTensions rise when Mateo brings along his young\, magnetic lover Zaki\, reopening old wounds and igniting new temptations. Matters escalate further with the arrival of two more figures from the past: Gabriella\, a former dance colleague\, and her husband Fabian—Olivia’s lover before Seb. \nAs bodies gather and boundaries dissolve\, long-simmering passions\, regrets\, and desires collide\, leading to an emotionally charged reckoning in which nothing—and no one—emerges unchanged.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/other-peoples-bodies/
LOCATION:Facets\, 1517 W. Fullerton\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T210000
DTSTAMP:20251209T234128Z
CREATED:20251209T234128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T234128Z
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SUMMARY:TightUS Presents FLUIDITY
DESCRIPTION:FLUIDITY follows the story of three dancers\, stuck in detention\, who share more in common than is first apparent. This piece synthesizes various genres of dance in an immersive experience featuring an electric trio of performers. \nRecording artist Christopher Titus (TightUs) teams up with producer and photographer Taji Elemah to co-create this energetic performance piece featuring singer and vocal producer Q. Shunté (a collaborator with TightUs in the band BOIFRND)\, and artists/dancers Jarqueze Simmons and Brandon Cox (Childish Brandino). \nFollow the artists on social media: @official_tightus\, @itsjarqueze\, @brand.neww\, @q.shunte and @tajeee_taj 
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/tightus-presents-fluidity-2/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf\, 1650 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260106T040451Z
CREATED:20251204T174755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T040451Z
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SUMMARY:The Uncanny Attic: Chapters E-H A Beautifully Gruesome Production
DESCRIPTION:The camp macabre world of Edward Gorey returns to Steppenwolf in the second installment of this absurdist dark comedy anthology told through puppetry\, clowning\, dance\, live music\, song\, animation and an unhealthy dose of death. \nCo-creators Jennifer Friedrich (Incurable Theater\, Redmoon Theater) and Bazuka Joe (Poonie’s Cabaret\, Newport Theater Camp) pay homage to Gorey’s legendary style of satire and non-sequitur storytelling with an original script inspired by moments from the artist’s life. Taking place in a mysterious attic of an abandoned Colonial house on the cape\, the story follows a cast of doomed characters through a series of not-so-random circumstances. \nPerformed by ensemble members Monsieur Bombastic\, Derry-Éire\, Lady Ve’Lush and Marla Wyrd\, this performance also features Evan Richter and Sam Hammer (Hot Clown Company)\, singer Harlie Hellfire\, poet Kost\, contortionist Dahlia Fatale and performance artist Harley Go’Lightly. Original stop motion animation by Susie Kirkwood and accompanying score by Liam Davis. Illustration and fanny puppet by Ken Gerleve.  \nThe Uncanny Attic has been featured at events through Artist Book House and is housed in the Newport Theater\, Chicago’s home for fringe\, experimental theater. Find out more at www.TheUncannyAttic.com or follow on social media @theuncannyattic.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/the-uncanny-attic-chapters-e-h-a-beautifully-gruesome-production/2026-01-17/2/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf\, 1650 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260106T040638Z
CREATED:20251204T164424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T040638Z
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SUMMARY:Suzy Eddie Izzard Talks Shakespeare N’Stuff [Forsooth]
DESCRIPTION:A one-night-only benefit for Chicago Shakespeare Theater! The legendary Suzy Eddie Izzard takes the stage to talk Shakespeare\, “such stuff as dreams are made on\,” marathons\, acting\, performing in different languages\, and everything in between as she answers your burning questions—uncompromising\, unfiltered\, and completely unscripted (except this bit). Tony®-nominated and Emmy®-winning star of stage and screen\, tireless charity supporter\, and activist… Suzy Eddie Izzard is all of this and more. \nModerated by Artistic Director Edward Hall and taking questions live from the audience\, Izzard returns to Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, where her tour de force solo performance of Hamlet garnered critical and popular acclaim. This special benefit event will help advance CST’s mission to illuminate the complexity\, ambiguity\, and wonder of our world through unforgettable storytelling that highlights our shared humanity.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/suzy-eddie-izzard-talks-shakespeare-nstuff-forsooth/
LOCATION:Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, 800 E. Grand Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T170000
DTSTAMP:20251126T185217Z
CREATED:20251119T233229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T185217Z
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SUMMARY:Rapornzel
DESCRIPTION:The bawdy\, silly\, and immensely entertaining adult pantos by Britain’s Tom Whalley have become a popular holiday season tradition at PrideArts\, and the company will continue this tradition with its fourth Whalley panto – RAPORNZEL. Like its PrideArts predecessors JACK OFF THE BEANSTALK\, SLEEPING WITH BEAUTY\, and THROBBIN WOOD\, RAPORNZEL will fracture a famous fairy tale with unimaginable R-rated puns\, pop songs\, and audience participation\, all adding up to an outrageously good time. RAPORNZEL will be directed by Claire Hart Proepper of Laughing Stock Theatre\, the Evanston based theatre company specializing in Commedia dell’arte. The Italian tradition of Commedia dell’arte\, which flourished in the 16th Century\, was an influence on the genre of British pantos in its use of improvision\, exaggerated characters\, slapstick comedy\, and audience participation. Proepper’s experience in performing and directing Commedia dell’arte makes her uniquely qualified to bring the anarchic humor of Whalley’s panto to life.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/rapornzel/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:kink/leather,theater-performance
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